Whiplash

Whiplash Treatment with Your Salem Chiropractor

At The Spine Clinic, our chiropractor Salem Oregon specializes in providing the holistic, non-invasive, and drug-free treatment that you need to find relief from pain, stiffness, and other symptoms. If you've recently been in an auto accident, one of the most common injuries you'll want to watch out for symptoms of is whiplash.

With a whiplash injury, the soft tissues (such as tendons, muscles, and ligaments) that surround the spine become torn and damaged. As the tissues attempt to repair, stiffness and pain in the upper back and neck may occur. Other potential symptoms of whiplash include headaches/migraines as well as numbness or tingling in the extremities.

The Importance of Prompt Treatment for Whiplash

While the symptoms of whiplash often don't show up until 12 to 48 hours after the incident, it's important to seek assessment from an experienced doctor any time you're involved in a car accident or similar incident in which your upper spine/neck is thrown abruptly forward and/or backward. Prompt diagnosis and treatment of whiplash is so important because not only can the symptoms be debilitating, but it is possible to significantly reduce the total healing time for a whiplash injury when you begin treatment right away.

How Our Chiropractor Can Help With Whiplash Treatment

At The Spine Clinic, whiplash is one of the most common injuries we see and treat in our office. Our chiropractic team is experienced in helping patients like you find relief from their symptoms using holistic treatment options. Spinal adjustment therapy, for example, is one of the most common treatments we often recommend for addressing whiplash.

This manual technique allows us to correct imbalances in the spine, which can improve blood and oxygen circulation throughout the body. This, in turn, improves and encourages the body's own natural healing processes. Spinal adjustments can also be especially effective in helping patients find relief from whiplash symptoms when combined with other treatments, such as massage therapy, to relieve stiff muscles and reduce inflammation.

Schedule an Appointment with Our Salem Chiropractor

If you're experiencing symptoms of whiplash, it's important to schedule an appointment with our Salem chiropractor sooner rather than later. You can reach The Spine Clinic to request your appointment by giving us a call at (503) 362-5555. We look forward to working with you and helping you find relief from your pain and stiffness.